Château de Saint-Martin-de-Pallières, Medieval castle in Saint-Martin-de-Pallières, France
Description
Château de Saint-Martin-de-Pallières is a castle with a square footprint, four corner towers, and residential wings spread across its layout. Inside, the ground floor features a monumental kitchen with vaulted ceilings that reveals the importance this room once held.
History
The castle was built in the 13th century and first documented in 1256. During the 17th century, Pierre III de Laurens carried out major renovations and added a park and stables to the property.
Culture
The owner personally guides visitors through the rooms, sharing family stories that span generations. These lived experiences transform the castle from a building into a place where real people built their lives.
Practical
Visits are offered from May to September and work best when arranged in advance. Afternoon visits are ideal, as the owner leads tours and can share more details about the castle and its history.
Did you know?
Beneath the castle lies one of Europe's largest underground cisterns, built in 1747. This structure features five vaults supported by twenty pillars and reveals how seriously the residents took water management for their estate.
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